Cabbage Looper vs Small Brown Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Looper | Small Brown Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichoplusia ni | Laodelphax striatellus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Delphacidae |
| Size | 33-38 mm wingspan | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | East Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cabbage Looper
A pale green caterpillar that moves in a distinctive looping motion and feeds on brassica crops. The adult moth has a silvery figure-eight marking on each forewing.
Did You Know?
It was the first insect to develop resistance to the biological insecticide Bacillus thuringiensis in greenhouse settings.
Small Brown Planthopper
A tiny brown-striped delphacid planthopper that vectors rice stripe virus and rice black-streaked dwarf virus. It has a characteristic spur on its hind tibiae typical of delphacids.
Did You Know?
Unlike tropical rice planthoppers, this species can overwinter in temperate regions, surviving cold winters as nymphs in grass tussocks.